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Tropical Storm KAY


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TROPICAL STORM KAY ADVISORY NUMBER   9
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP122016
300 PM MDT SAT AUG 20 2016

...KAY NOW MOVING NORTHWESTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...20.3N 113.1W
ABOUT 275 MI...440 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kay was
located near latitude 20.3 North, longitude 113.1 West.  Kay is
moving toward the northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h).  A turn toward the
west-northwest is forecast on Sunday or Sunday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Kay is expected to slowly weaken during the next 48 hours.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT.

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Forecaster Beven

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